Posts Tagged ‘marvel’

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Comic Book Art: Colossus by Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend

by Craig Lotter on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 06:00
Posted In: Comic Books, Fanboy Stuff

I’ve always been a huge fan of American comic book artist Chris Bachalo’s darkly emotive (and often quite cartoony) artwork, and this particular piece of artwork featuring the hulking figure of Colossus of the X-Men against a brilliant yellow background (with the aid of inker supremo Tim Townsend), ended up being the cover for issue 3 of the X-Men: Colossus Bloodline 5-part mini-series from Marvel that ran back in 2005.

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Comic Book Art: Iron Man by Adi Granov

by Craig Lotter on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 06:00
Posted In: Comic Books, Fanboy Stuff

The highly skilled Adi Granov is a Bosnian-born comic book artist and conceptual designer who currently resides in England, where he churns out some absolutely stellar painted cover and interior comic book artwork, mostly for Marvel Comics.

Without a doubt, it was his work on Iron Man, both in designing the Iron Man suit used in Jon Favreau’s 2008 Iron man film and his comic collaboration with writer Warren Ellis following the post-Avengers Disassembled relaunch of the title, that first thrust him firmly in the fan spotlight.

And as you can see for yourself, there is a reason that Mr. Granov is rated as highly as what he is!

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Uncanny X-Men Cosplay: Emma Frost – The White Queen (Nicole)

by Craig Lotter on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 06:00
Posted In: Comic Cosplay, Fanboy Stuff

Emma Frost, once the White Queen and part of the infamous Hellfire Club, has since moved on from being one of the X-Men’s most dangerous foes to being one of their most central members. Cosplayer Nicole has taken it upon herself to don the necessary skimpy white attire and bring to life this powerful mutant telepath!

Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne back in 1980 and first appearing in Uncanny X-Men #129, Emma Frost started out as a dangerous mutant telepath associated with Sebastian Shaw’s Hellfire Club under the moniker the White Queen. Over the years however this powerful telepath has gradually switched alliances, becoming somewhat of a hero in the process. Sophisticated, elegant and with quite a dry wit, Emma Frost has since become one of the most popular female characters in the entire Marvel stable.

Her abilities include of course her powerful telepathy which allows her such feats as broadcasting and receiving thoughts, mind-control, altering perceptions and memories, psychic shielding, astral projection, mind switching, mental sedation and even the ability to inflict mental pain via touch. She can also activate or boost other mutants’ abilities as well. Outside of her psionic abilities, Emma also has the ability to transform into her diamond form, which comes at the price of her psychic abilities but delivers to her an indestructible body and increased strength.

Related Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_frost

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Comic Book Art: Thor by Mike Mayhew

by Craig Lotter on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 06:00
Posted In: Comic Books, Fanboy Stuff

Mike Mayhew is a very talented American illustrator who specializes in photo-realism with regards to his work.

Having been in the industry since 1993, he has produced work for the likes of DC, Topps, Harris Comics, and Marvel, including both interior and cover runs on titles like Zorro, Vampirella, Mystique, Elektra and She-Hulk.

This particularly stunning piece of his depicts the ever popular Asgardian thunder god in action, i.e. Thor for any of you still lost, with trusty Mjolnir firmly in hand!

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The Mighty Thor Cosplay: Lady Sif (Yaya Han)

by Craig Lotter on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 06:00
Posted In: Comic Cosplay, Fanboy Stuff

Popular Asian-American cosplayer Yaya Han is at it again, this time donning her fantastic costume and armour creations in order to transform herself into Lady Sif, ready for action against the vile trickster, Loki. (Who for some reason is now a woman. Oh well, details, details.)

An Asgardian warrior just as Thor is, Sif has long been enamored with the God of Thunder and has been his on and off love for many years now. A skilled warrior, she often accompanies Thor into battle, fighting often alongside the rest of their merry group, including the likes of Balder and the Warriors Three, made up Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg.

As with any other Asgardian, Sif possesses enhanced strength, durability and longevity, as as the extra ability to teleport, though whether this is through her sword or herself isn’t quite established. An excellent swordsman skilled in the use of cold weapons, Sif is also a fantastic hand to hand combatant.

In other words, truly a warrior to be feared!

Related Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sif_%28comics%29

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